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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

San Rafael Joes

931 4th Street in San Rafael

6:00 PM – $35 with RSVP ($40 at door)

Bay Friendly

Landscaping & Gardening

Speaker: Anne Cook – Executive Director

Anne will be giving us an overview of the Bay Friendly system of programs that are geared for the Landscape Design, Construction and Maintenance Professionals.

Menu Selections: Roast Sirloin of Beef, Chicken Piccata & Cannelloni ala Romana (vegetarian)

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The class is HORT 94, AutoCAD for Landscape Applications, part of the Landscape Design certificate they offer. The class starts January 20, every Friday from 12-5. The three sections include topics on drafting site plans, planting plans and irrigation plans.

If you have some background in AutoCAD and you want to brush up on your skills, this would be a great class for you.

There are still some seats left. Juanita Salisbury’s contact information is at the bottom of this note if you have any questions.

Juanita Salisbury, Ph.D. Juanita Salisbury Landscape Architecture www.jsalisburyla.com Rohnert Park, CA cell: 650-269-2051

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Details:
Doubletree Hotel, Rohnert Park
Saturday December 3, 2011 @ 6:30
$65 – includes a catered dinner from Johnny Garlics and beverages
RSVPs required

RSVP to Connie at heyconniesalinas@hotmail.com or by phone (707) 829-5487

Download the RSVP Flyer

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact Gina at the info below. Space is limited so reserve your spot today!

FOR THOSE OF YOU WANTING RE-QUALIFICATION ONLY:

Please note that the Bay-Friendly Landscaping & Gardening Coalition is in the process of making some minor adjustments to its requalification program in an effort to streamline the process and make it more user-friendly. The new guidelines will take effect by the end of the year, and notices will be sent early next year to everyone whose qualification has lapsed or is nearing termination.

If you have had a change of employment and/or email address since your initial qualification, please be sure to send your updated contact info to Deborah Sherman at deborah@bayfriendlycoalition.org.

Gina Purin

MCSTOPPP

P.O. Box 4186

San Rafael, CA 94913-4186

415-499-3202 (direct phone line)

415-499-6528 (general number)

415-499-7221 (fax)

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Popular presenter Dave Patterson of Target Specialty Products will speak again at the 2012 Sacramento Valley Landscape & Nursery Expo. His topic will be “Safety in the Workplace – Handling Pesticides” and will touch on heat related work illness, safe handling of pesticides, the basics of chemical safety, storage, transportation and disposal, employee training, the evolution of our current laws and regulations plus many more important details concerning pesticide handling.

Dave is a sales representative for Target Specialty Products and a registered Pest Control Advisor. In addition to his work he is an ornamental horticulture professor at American River College. He is chairman of the 2012 Sacramento Valley Landscape & Nursery Expo and a member of the event’s planning committee. He is a member of CLCA, the Western Chapter of International Society of Arboriculture, Pest Control Operators of Sacramento and Sports Turf Manager’s Association.

“Protecting Wildlife from Pesticide Impacts: A Historical Perspective” will be presented by Dept. of Fish and Game staff scientist Joel Trumbo. Mr. Trumbo will share a brief overview of the DFG’s Pesticide Investigative Unit as well as present the many responsibilities of the unit including assessment of pesticide hazards for fish and wildlife, overseeing DFG pesticide usage, investigative techniques of fish and wildlife loss, incident response training and enforcement of the law.

Joel Trumbo is a Staff Environmental Scientist for the Lands Program of the CA Dept. of Fish and Game. He has been DFG’s Pesticide Use Coordinator since 1991. He oversees DFG herbicide uses projects statewide, including invasive weed control projects. Additionally, he is frequently involved in projects related to assessing pesticide hazards to wildlife species. Joel has been a member of the California Weed Science Society since 1991 and is also involved in the California Invasive Plant Council. Joel is a graduate of the University of California, Davis, with a degree in Plant Science. He is a Sacramento native and an avid backpacker.

Marianne Waindle of Mauget will speak on “Invasive Pests: A Threat to CA Urban Forests?.” Her talk will include an introduction on the history and movement of invasive pests in the U.S. and how they arrived here. Ms. Waindle will highlight the past and current species of invasive pests in California. The talk will consider whether it is better to manage by quarantine or eradication highlighting knowledge based education, cultural, chemical and biological options.

Marianne Waindle is an industry professional for 30 years with an extensive background in applied IPM and pesticide development. She currently directs the R&D program for Mauget and provides sales support for the western United States. She is also an ISA Certified Arborist and California Pest Control Advisor.

For more information visitwww.sacvalexpo.com or email margoc@frontiernet.net

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Join us at the Sacramento Valley Landscape & Nursery Expo on January 18th from 8a.m. to 4p.m. in Halls D/E at the Sacramento Convention Center located at 13th and J Streets in Sacramento. Registration for the Expo is FREE and is open now.

The Expo offers seminars in pest management, tree care, irrigation/water and design. Register for seminars. You can take as many classes as you’d like for $55.

Use the Expo as an opportunity to expand your knowledge base, update your licenses and network with industry colleagues. You’ll find a wide array of products and services available on the show floor.

Save the Date! We’ll see you there on January 18, 2012.

Sacramento Valley Landscape and Nursery Expo P.O. Box 1263, Colusa, CA 95932